The students and teacher review the student’s wiki two times first term. The grade is based on a unique plan developed for each individual student outlining where they will expand their learning and how they will present that learning through their wiki. (Fewer points than other reviews because I think students will need some time to become comfortable with this tool.)
100
Wiki Review 2
50
Learning Log
Students add to their reflective learning log (blog or wiki) for each class period, writing about what, and how they are learning and any challenges and successes they are experiencing. This is reviewed periodically by the teacher.
50
Homework
One hour a week, student-selected, documented on Learning Log.
50
Class Tools
Students engage in discussion about topics, tools, etc. on the class wiki and contribute content as well. Students also contribute to other online and classroom projects, such as timelines, online debates, etc.
100
Test
The test consists of four essay questions. Two questions will be assigned ahead of time and will be turned in on the day of the test. Another question will be selected by the student on test day and the last question will be selected by the teacher based on the student's research to that point.
50
Use of Class Time
Students should be actively engaged in learning when they are in class, though this can take many forms.
425
TOTAL
US History 2.0 Grading System – Term Two
Points
Poss
Assignment
Details
100
Wiki Review 3
The students and teacher review the student’s wiki three times second term. The grade is based on a unique plan developed for each individual student outlining where they will expand their learning and how they will present that learning through their wiki.
100
Wiki Review 4
50
Learning Log
Students add to their reflective learning log (blog or wiki) for each class period, writing about what, and how they are learning and any challenges and successes they are experiencing. This is reviewed periodically by the teacher.
50
Homework
Various homework assignments throughout the term
50
Class Tools
Students engage in discussion about topics, tools, etc. on the class wiki and contribute content as well. Students also contribute to other online and classroom projects, such as timelines, online debates, etc.
100
Test
The test consists of four essay questions. Two questions will be assigned ahead of time and will be turned in on the day of the test. Another question will be selected by the student on test day and the last question will be selected by the teacher based on the student's research to that point.
75
Documentary
Students create a video documentary on the course subject of their choosing.
75
Expert Topics
Students become “experts” on assigned subjects and present them in class. One will be a small topic (2-4 minutes) and the other a bigger topic to be taught with a partner (15-25 minutes). These may have been completed in the first term, but the grade will be entered for the second term.
50
Use of Class Time
Students should be actively engaged in learning when they are in class, though this can take many forms.
US History 2.0 Grading System – Term One